Ronald R. Clark

Ronald R. Clark

April 14, 1944 - June 8, 2014

BENKELMAN, Neb -- Ronald R. Clark, age 70, of Benkelman, died at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkeman on June 8, 2014.

He was born in Benkelman on April 14, 1944, to Paul and Lorene (Stamm) Clark. Ron attended and graduated from Benkelman High School. Ron received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in accounting.

Ron was married to Eloise Dame and to this union a son, Glenn, was born. On April 24, 1975, he married Joylene Poma and adopted her two children, John and Joyann. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1989. On April 29, 1995, he was united in marriage to Donita Frandsen and gained two step-daughters, Cindy and Tina.

Ron was a member of the Dundy County Hospital Foundation, Life member of the NRA and was an Eagle Scout. Ron was baptized and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed his horses, shooting, hunting and gardening.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Joylene.

He is survived by his wife Donita of Benkelman; daughter, Joyann and husband, Dale McKinney of DeSota, Illinois; two step-daughters, Cindy and husband, Todd Anderson of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Tina and husband, Lester Beall of Benkelman; two sons, John and wife, Wendy Clark of McCook and Glenn and wife, Robin Clark of Erie, Colorado; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at the Benkelman Community Building on Wednesday June 11, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. MST. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. MST with President Jason Blomstedt. Interment will be in the Benkelman Cemetery. Memorials may be left in Ron's name at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com.

Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.